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Grand Opening: May 2, 2010

After years of praying, searching, and building, we are happy to announce the Grand Opening of our new location on May 2, 2010. The facility at Houston Levee is truly built for community and ministry. Bring a friend and join us as we celebrate on May 2nd!

WHEN: May 2, 2010
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Worship

Prayer Requests 3/21

- those searching for Christ and those of us trying to help
- Laura's grandfather, John- very sick, in and out of hospital, pray for his soul/salvation
- Laura's parents- to seek Christ and desire healing (in life, in their marriage)
- Mom Ivey- pray for peace for her and guidance for Bill and Cathy and her care
- Shappley's nephew, Lathan, leukemia
- Rudy- out of town for 6 weeks
- still praise for Ashley's dad's job and Rudy's job
- Ben Pinckley, Iraq/camp Taji, pray for: his safety, his spirit, for a heavy issue he is faced with
- Gena, woman JD works with was injured by her grandson. Pray for her comfort, recovery
- Lauren Setzler- chemo for leukemia
- Carrie and Baby Presley
- Seth + family's transition to Louisville

Prayer Requests 2/7

- Ann King- heavy treatments this week

- Jenny- fighting off a cold

- Jenny and David- God's guidance, and blessings on our family through all going on (Ann and wedding)

- Liz LaVelle- migraines- healing and answers

- Nita Fuller- healing- back pain

- Martha Kee- healing- brain cancer- starts treatments soon

- Arlana, Savannah, Ian- agape kids and caregivers; decision

- Seth and Carrie and Colt traveling to Louisville next weekend to start looking at houses

- Seth and Carrie about to put our house on the market in the next few weeks.

- Baby Presley Portis to continue to grow healthy

- Pat Davis' passing- cancer- funeral was 2/3

- Ben Pinckley- shipping to Iraq

- JD's niece Katie going through some things- that she would be open to support from family

- Shappley's- nephew Lathan has leukemia

- medical team from LeBonheur in Haiti- seeing 200+ patients a day and doing surgeries

- Rebecca Ellis's Dad, prayers for him to continue recovering and to gain physical strength back

REMINDERS

Please remember to complete the Spiritual Gifts Profile and bring it to class tomorrow (Feb. 14). This is a great way to discover your God-given gifts how you use them to glorify Him! See link in previous post.

I now a lot of us are busy, but Bridgebuilders is an important piece of the Highland family. There are a lot of great upcoming opportunities for growth, study, and fellowship!

Act Like Men Breakfast WHEN: Sunday, February 21, 7:30am WHERE: Grad School Hospitality Room TOPIC: "Being Christ" Wednesday Night Studies Womens's Study: Priscilla Shirer’s “Discerning the Voice of God” WHEN: Begin Wednesday, February 17, 7:00pm WHERE: Harding Academy This is a 7 week DVD study. If you joined us last spring for the first Priscilla Shirer, you know you’re in for a treat! Priscilla’s studies are very similar to Beth Moore. Workbooks with daily homework are recommended but not required. Please sign up and purchase workbooks ($11) this Sunday morning. Men's Study: John Eldridge's "Wild at Heart" Ministry Fair

WHEN: Sunday, February 21, during Sunday School WHERE: Harding Academy Learn about Highland's ministries and find the best fit for your talents and passion.

Prayer Requests 1/17

Spiritual Gifts Profile - http://www.churchgrowth.org/cgi-cg/gifts.cgi?id=501116 . Please complete the profile, print a copy of your results and bring to class on Feb. 14.

Please be in prayer for the following:

-Lauren Setzler-friend of Ryan and Laura's with leukemia
-People of Haiti
-Leslie and Martha's brother, Scott
-Sarah Shappley's nephew (leukemia) and his family
-Sara Garner's parents and their financial situation
-Ann King-chemo treatments start Tuesday
-blessings in every step of this process
-Wisdom and insight for David and Jenny as they are being blessed by caring for Ann
-Becca's dad, Bob Robertson, hospitalized after falling. He is having some neurological problems. Pray for healing and for his doctors.

-Pat Davis (cancer)-Pray that the doctors will target cancer type for specific treatment and chemo
-ECS-pray for this time of re-enrollment
-Ben Pinkley, JD's cousin-will ship to Iraq/Pakistan at the end of the month. Pray for his spirit and protection, as he has a wife and two children who he will be leaving.

Spiritual Gifts Profile - IMPORTANT!

The Spiritual Gifts Profile is online here. You can click on it and take the profile. Invite all your class members to do the same. After you take the profile it sends a copy of the computed results to your email account. Every class member can print this and bring it to class on Feb. 14th. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO DO THIS!

Upcoming Social Events

December 10 - 6pm Cookie Swap. See this post for details.

December 13 - Christmas Class Potluck Dinner 5:30, eating at 6. A food sign up list is circulating via Carrie. Please email her with questions or to sign up for food, or just to let her know you are coming but can't bring anything (you're still welcome and we want you to come!)

December 18 - Zoo Lights. Please email me or comment below if you and family plan on attending.